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Hope Plumbing, Heating and Cooling can upgrade your home heating with a custom furnace installation in Greenwood, IN. Our NATE-certified technicians provide both new installation and furnace replacement services. Furnaces remain among the most cost-effective ways to heat homes throughout Indiana. Modern furnaces are available with many advanced technologies, including smart thermostat control, zoning, variable-speed air handling, and more.
Accurate sizing of your new furnace is crucial to minimizing your costs over the life of the equipment. A furnace that’s too small or too big will use more energy and have higher maintenance and repair costs. We’ll ensure you choose the ideal furnace size for your home through a custom load calculation. It will account for your home’s cubic footage, floor plan, and building envelope, as well as any other relevant factors. Once we know the optimal size, we’ll explore your options in that space and provide expert guidance on furnace selection.
One of the key choices to make is your furnace’s energy source. Electric furnaces are less expensive than fuel furnaces and enjoy longer lifespans. They also provide cleaner and safer operation and near 100% efficiency. Fuel furnaces cost more initially but tend to have a lower total cost of ownership despite their shorter lives. That’s because fuel is significantly cheaper than electricity, and that really adds up over the years.
Most Greenwood homeowners will opt for a natural gas furnace for their new installation or furnace replacement. Natural gas is readily available throughout the area, and it’s the cheapest and most convenient option. If you don’t have natural gas access, you’ll have the option of liquid propane and/or fuel oil, depending on your area. Both are fuels that you’ll need a company to deliver and store in a tank on your property. They’re both cost-effective options, but which will be cheaper for you depends on availability for your particular neighborhood.
For customers choosing a fuel-fired furnace, we recommend a high-efficiency model. Traditional fuel furnaces lose heat energy as a byproduct of venting combustion gases. Condensing models have a second heat exchanger to reclaim much of that heat. That process can reduce fuel consumption by 10% or more. Some fuel furnaces also have modulating burners and/or gas valves so they can ramp usage up and down as needed.
For both electric and fuel furnaces, variable-speed air handling is an option. A traditional HVAC blower runs at a constant speed. Multi-stage blowers have low- and high-speed settings, which can save energy when heating needs are lower. Variable-speed blowers can ramp up and down as needed in 5% increments, providing even greater savings.
We also recommend a programmable or smart thermostat with every new furnace installation or furnace replacement. Through automatic temperature scheduling, you can lower heating costs by up to 8% annually. Smart thermostats also offer additional ways to save, such as remote access, energy monitoring, and more.
Hope Plumbing, Heating and Cooling provides trusted heating services throughout Greenwood and the surrounding Indianapolis area. With more than 15 years of experience and a team of NATE-certified technicians, we install and service both fuel-fired and electric furnaces with a focus on long-term performance and home comfort. In-person consultations and written estimates are available at no charge and without obligation. You can schedule that appointment online or by phone. During your consultation, we can also discuss energy incentives and flexible financing options available on approved credit through the GreenSky® Loan Program.
Hope Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is a local and trusted HVAC company. To schedule an in-home consultation for furnace installation services in Greenwood, call today or contact us online. We also provide expert assistance with AC replacement, as well as heating repair and HVAC maintenance services.
